Agate Monkey Figure
This charming monkey figure is carved from natural agate, skillfully utilizing the stone's contrasting red and white coloration. The sculptor has employed the vivid reddish layer for the monkey's face and limbs, while preserving the creamy white body, creating an attractive natural color contrast.Finely engraved fur, expressive facial features, and a lively seated posture demonstrate careful craftsmanship. The work showcases the beauty of the stone through the traditional technique of exploiting its natural color variations, making it both decorative and highly collectible. In East Asian culture, monkeys are regarded as auspicious symbols associated with protection, longevity, and the warding off of misfortune, making this sculpture an appealing decorative object as well as a symbolic work of art. With stand Height: 7cm Length: 6.5cm Wide: 6.2cm
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Good condition , showing minor soiling accumulated over time, typical of its age[See images for details]
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This charming monkey figure is carved from natural agate, skillfully utilizing the stone's contrasting red and white coloration. The sculptor has employed the vivid reddish layer for the monkey's face and limbs, while preserving the creamy white body, creating an attractive natural color contrast.Finely engraved fur, expressive facial features, and a lively seated posture demonstrate careful craftsmanship. The work showcases the beauty of the stone through the traditional technique of exploiting its natural color variations, making it both decorative and highly collectible. In East Asian culture, monkeys are regarded as auspicious symbols associated with protection, longevity, and the warding off of misfortune, making this sculpture an appealing decorative object as well as a symbolic work of art. With stand Height: 7cm Length: 6.5cm Wide: 6.2cm
Condition
Good condition , showing minor soiling accumulated over time, typical of its age[See images for details]
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¥1,000,000.00
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